Family Activities in Vancouver (May 10 - 12)
1. Richmond Night Market (All Ages)
Reminiscent of the all-night shopping extravaganzas seen across Asia, this food and retail experience features a cross-section of cultures and cuisine from more than 100 food stalls and 200 retail vendors.
Date: Fridays - Sundays & Holidays, May 10 - October 13
Time: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Address: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Price: adults $4.25, children (under 8) FREE, senior (60+) FREE, $28 for 6 visits
Learn More:
http://richmondnightmarket.com/
2. Pop-Up Roller Rink (All Ages)
Feather your hair and put on your jean jacket - it’s Rock Star Night!
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
All-Ages Family Skate: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Short Track Roller Derby Bout: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Adult Skate with DJ (ages 16+): 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Address: Robson Square Rink - 800 Robson St., Vancouver
Price: admission $15, skate rentals $10, children (under 12) admission + skate rentals $15
Learn More:
https://rollerskatevancouver.com/events/
3. Surrey RCMP 5th Annual Open House (All Ages)
This fun, family-friendly event will include police vehicles, food, Air 1, Emergency Response Team, Dive Team, kids' watch briefings, forensics, and more.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Address: Surrey RCMP Main Detachment - 14355 57th Ave., Surrey
Price: FREE
Learn More:
https://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/29080.aspx?startDate=May-10-2019
4. City of Vancouver Family Fun Fair (All Ages)
Enjoy free family fun and meet the people who make your city run! Highlights include games, pony rides, a hay ride, and face painting, plus a performance from popular children’s musicians Bobs & LoLo. The City will also highlight their work through booths, equipment shows, and displays from many city departments, including Engineering Services, the Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire and Rescue and Vancouver Public Library.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Address: Manitoba Works Yard - 250 W. 70th Ave., Vancouver
Price: FREE
Learn More:
https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/calendar-of-events.aspx#/?i=1
5. UBC Science Rendezvous Festival (All Ages)
Many departments on UBC campus will host demos, workshops, and hands-on experiments. This year the UBC Arts & Culture District joins in with quantum physics poetry and 3D-printed violin performances. New partners including Scouts Canada, UBC Forestry, Geering Up, and TRIUMF will also be part of the celebration.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Address: Beaty Biodiversity Museum - 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver
Price: FREE
Reminder: Visitors can also participate in the Science Chase - visit all check points before 2 p.m. to win some awesome prizes including free summer camp spots, circuit kits, dinosaur bone samples, and Science Rendezvous T-shirts.
Learn More:
https://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/event_sites/ubc/
6. Burnaby Festival of Learning
The Burnaby Festival of Learning features dozens of free events designed for people at all stages of life.
Date, Time, Address:
Tech Expo
Friday, May 10, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
The Gaming Stadium: Free Play
Friday, May 10, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Metropolis at Metrotown, Grand Court
The Gaming Stadium: Esports Day
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day
Super Science Game Show
Creation of the Moon and Lunar Geology
Introduction to the Art and Science of Observational Astronomy
Magic Chemistry Show
What’s New in the Search for Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life
Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Simon Fraser University
Price: FREE
Reminder: Registration is highly recommended.
Learn More:
https://festivaloflearning.ca/
7. MOM=WOW (8+)
Make mom laugh 'til her sides hurt on May 12 with this special one-performance-only mom-themed show exploring the many facets of motherhood.
Date: Sunday, May 12
Time: 4 p.m.
Address: Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island, Vancouver
Price: $25, includes a pre-show beverage
Learn More:
https://www.vtsl.com/show/mothers-day/
8. Amazing Animal Moms
Mom’s the word as we examine parenting techniques of several different species, from devoted mother bears to young garter snakes that are independent from birth.
Date: Sunday, May 12
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Address: Kanaka Creek Regional Park - meet at 11450 256th St., Maple Ridge
Price: FREE
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9. Books & Brunch
Featuring Shelley Wood, author of The Quintland Sisters, This new, quarterly Books & Brunch series pairs a riveting author with an expansive spread of breakfast goodies at Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10 a.m.
Address: Dockside Restaurant - 1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
Price: $60
Learn More:
https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/books-brunch-shelley-wood/
10. Cross Cultural Strathcona Walking Tour
The Cross Cultural Strathcona Walking Tour celebrates the rich layered history of Vancouver’s downtown east side neighborhoods: Hogan’s Alley, Jewish Strathcona, Japantown, and Chinatown. The guided walking tour builds awareness of the contributions of early immigrant communities then and now, in celebration of Vancouver Asian Heritage Month and Canada’s Jewish Heritage Month. The theme is “education”.
Date: Sundays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Time: 11 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m.
Address: Lord Strathcona Elementary School - 592 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Price: $15 [FREE for children under 18 and for moms on Mother’s Day]
Reminder: Each tour has a maximum of 15 participants limit. Registration is needed at strathconawalkingtour.eventbrite.com
Learn More: https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2019/03/14/cross-cultural-walking-tour/
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